The calming ambience of Hanuman will have you at ease the moment you arrive. Ushered to your seats by friendly and attentive staff this restaurant beside the water in Cairns you will make you feel as though your holiday has just begun. And if you are a local the stress of the week will easily fade away as you select from a menu replete with the exotic from the locales of India Malaysia and Thailand. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings. My appreciation for good vegetarian food was rekindled with this dish. The meld of flavours and textures a true delight and matched perfectly with a wine selected by the knowledgeable waiter. My husband chose the Hanuman Prawns, and again we were not disappointed the ginger and coconut that refreshed the palate with every mouthful. The Peanut Parfait and Black Rice Brulee were the perfect end to a wonderful night of dining in the tropics. 'Hanuman' the Hindu god is pure devotion humility and strength. This is not humble fare but the menu captures devotion to the perfect blending of redolent spices creating boldly tantalising dishes.